Podcasts about audits

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Rachel Hollis gives a tough-love talk on self-deception—how people perform a version of their lives (especially through social media) to feel significant, but end up emptier because they avoid facing what's real. She breaks down three common lies (performing growth instead of doing it, living in “someday,” and performing for an audience) and offers steps to get honest: a reality-check person, a calendar/bank audit, and saying the true thing out loud. Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 00:00 Scarcity Mindset & Why “Faking Abundance” Feels Empty 01:09 Meet Rachel Hollis + Why This Episode Is Tough Love 03:36 The Pattern: Performing Your Life Instead of Living It 06:10 Rachel's Vertigo Story: When Emotions Show Up in the Body 08:55 You Can't Fix What You Refuse to Face (Fake It Till You Make It?) 11:13 What Self-Deception Is—and Why Your Brain Does It 14:22 Sawyer, Mirrors, and the Cost of Not Seeing Reality Clearly 19:21 The Quest for Significance: Social Media, Scarcity, and “Looking Successful” 28:10 3 Types of Self-Deception (Type #1: Performing Growth vs. Real Growth) 30:05 When Self-Help Becomes a Trap: Consuming vs. Actually Growing 32:01 ‘Eat Pray Love' Syndrome: Changing Scenery Without Changing Patterns 33:26 Real Work Isn't Cute: The Uncomfortable, Unseen Healing Process 35:39 Self-Deception #2: Living in ‘Someday' Instead of Facing Today 38:35 Self-Deception #3: Performing Your Life for an Audience (Social + AI) 44:07 The Way Through: Ego Deaths, Radical Honesty, and Letting Go of the Facade 46:06 Her Biggest Ego Check: Why ‘Girl, Wash Your Face' Was Mostly Luck 50:14 3 Practical Steps to Get Real: Accountability, Audits, and Saying It Out Loud 54:37 Closing Reminder: You're Human—Choose Truth in One Area This Week Sign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the reason you feel stretched thin has nothing to do with how much time you have — and everything to do with where you're putting it? In this episode, Bradley breaks down one of the most impactful exercises a small business owner can do: the time and energy audit. He traces the idea back to its roots, makes the case for why energy matters just as much as hours, and gives you a clear framework for getting started.Books & Resources MentionedBuy Back Your Time — Dan Martell. The Effective Executive — Peter Drucker. Alex Hormozi (time study concept). Alex Charfen / EPT (Entrepreneurial Personality Type).Register Now! Lead Yourself First: February 24th - an Above The Business WorkshopFREE workshop for business owners who planned well but are running on fumes.You set the goals in January. You aligned the team. You built the plan.But six weeks in, you're exhausted.Here's the truth: Your business won't grow beyond you until you lead yourself first.Join Bradley for a FREE 2-hour workshop on February 24th at 10 AM CST.You'll build your Personal Operating System, Decision Framework, Energy Protection Plan, Role Clarity Matrix, and 90-Day Accountability Structure.Space is limited. https://blueprintos.com/assetsThanks to our sponsors...Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any hiring fees or commissions. More money & more freedom: that's what Autopilot Recruiting help business owners achieve. Visit https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com/ and don't forget to mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast.Direct Clicks is built is by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that deliver real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide the comprehensive digital marketing your business needs to grow. Here's an exclusive offer for Above The Business listeners: Visit directclicksinc.com/abovethebusiness for a FREE marketing campaign audit. They'll assess your website, social media, SEO, content, and paid advertising, then provide actionable recommendations. Plus, when you choose to partner with them, they'll waive all setup fees.About Above The Business:Above The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect. Each week, Bradley shares frameworks, interviews successful entrepreneurs, and provides actionable insights for building businesses that run without you. Whether you're doing $300K or $3M in revenue, this show will help you get above your business and design the systems you need to scale.

Send a textSchedule an Rx AssessmentWith cybercriminal activity accelerating and AI making scams more sophisticated by the day, one of the greatest threats facing pharmacies is through social engineering. Not by hacking systems, but by manipulating people.In this episode, Austin Murray and Scotty Sykes are joined by Chris Sykes, IT Director at Sykes & Company, to break down what social engineering really is, why pharmacies are prime targets, and how these attacks are evolving through email, phone calls, text messages, and even deep-fake technology.We cover:What social engineering is and how pharmacies are being targeted todayCommon pharmacy-specific scams, including fake refill notices, insurance requests, and ACH change attemptsHow AI and deep-fake voices are raising the stakesPractical steps pharmacies can take to slow down, verify requests, and protect PHIAnd more!More About Our Guest:Chris Sykes is the Director of IT at Sykes & Company, P.A., where he has been a key part of the team since 2006. With nearly 25 years in the IT industry, Chris combines deep technical expertise with a passion for helping both the firm and its clients become more efficient, secure, and technology-driven. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems and a Master of Science in Technology Systems, both from East Carolina University. Outside of work, Chris enjoys running marathons, fishing and hunting with his boys, and spending quality time with his family at the beach.Learn more about Chris Sykes:Chris Sykes LinkedInCheck out all our social media:FacebookTwitterLinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP TwitterMore resources on this topic:Podcast - AI, Audits, & Advocacy: The Pharmacy Survival Guide with Trenton TheidePodcast - Navigating Cybersecurity, NIST and HIPAABlog - Technology, Security and Your PharmacyBlog - Protect You and Your Pharmacy: The Growing Threat of RansomwareBlog - Backing Up Your Business DataBlog - Spot a Hacked Email or Bad WebsiteBlog - Protect Your Pharmacy Data from Hackers

Want to screen (waay) more deal flow for your acquisition pipeline than you do currently? Here is exactly how to do that with AI (and I'm NOT talking about some clever new way to use ChatGPT).  

Host Victor opens by previewing the podcast's current coverage: HBO's Industry (focus of this episode), The Pitt on HBO Max, Apple TV+'s Drops of God, and a Christopher Nolan rewatch ahead of The Odyssey (with upcoming discussion of Insomnia). He also mentions upcoming premieres including Paradise, which remains the podcast's most popular show. mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Victor calls Industry's episode “Dear Henry” an elite, event-packed installment that feels like a season finale while resolving little. He follows up on last week's revelation that Tender is effectively a Ponzi scheme by outlining real-world analogs: the FTX collapse (FTX/Alameda circular self-inflation via the FTT token), Germany's Wirecard fraud (manufactured transactions, overpaying for acquisitions, auditors' failures, and political/regulatory protection including actions against Financial Times reporting), and Theranos as a charisma-driven deception. He also notes money-laundering examples involving Ghana and argues the show's broader theme is the emptiness of a culture fixated on wealth, valuation, and belief-driven “truth,” raising questions about how much corporate value is overstated and whether society celebrates con men. Joined by Darren, they first discuss the Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (episodes 1–5), praising its intimacy, sets, humor, acting, and a brutal recent battle episode, and noting its short season and fast production cadence. They then break down “Dear Henry”: Harper warns Yasmin that she and Henry were duped by Whitney, and while Yasmin reacts defensively, the warning sinks in. Whitney's unsettling dynamic with Henry escalates (including a bathroom/shower moment and later clubbing), while Henry grows suspicious about Tender's audit and Whitney's manipulation. Sweetpea's public takedown presentation at an Alpha conference drives Tender's stock down sharply and impresses Eric, who watches with pride. In Ghana, a planned whistleblower meeting is disrupted when Whitney arrives first and intimidates the potential source (Tony), reinforcing fears of more dangerous forces behind Tender. Later, Whitney is revealed to be using a fabricated identity (a Lithuanian passport is shown) and a conversation indicates Russian-linked backers are laundering money through Tender, trapping Whitney and raising the stakes for everyone. They discuss Whitney's use of high-end escorts as tools for access and influence; Hayley confirms she and others were planted around key figures and that sex acts were recorded, confronting Yasmin with how they were exploited. Eric receives a compromising video involving an underage girl (“Dolly”) while with his daughter, but still appears on TV to push for a new audit, warning Whitney not to corner him and implying he could expose Whitney. Henry fires an auditor and tries to assert control as CEO, while Whitney continues drafting a “Dear Henry” letter about a “hole in the bucket,” revealed as a cash-flow/shortfall problem. The episode culminates in Eric meeting Harper with a lawyer present; he asks only for his original investment back to be put in trusts for his daughters if the short pays off, suggesting he may be planning to exit entirely. Eric admits he felt genuine pride watching Sweetpea, more than he expected he could feel, and the final image of him walking alone fuels Victor and Darren's concern about possible suicide or at least Eric's departure from the show. They close by anticipating two remaining Industry episodes, the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale, and the upcoming launch of Paradise, while noting Darren will be traveling and will catch up later. 00:00 Welcome & What We're Covering This Week (Industry, The Pit, Drops of God, Nolan Rewatch) 02:36 Why This Week's Industry Episode ‘Dear Henry' Feels Like a Finale 03:20 Tender as a Ponzi: Looking for Real-World Analogs 05:24 FTX Explained: The Circular Token House of Cards 10:27 Wirecard: The Closer European Parallel (Fraud, Audits, Politics) 18:26 More Scams & Money Laundering Threads: Theranos, Ghana, and Beyond 19:59 What Industry Is Really Saying: The Emptiness of Wealth Culture 23:49 Darren Joins: Quick Detour Into the New GoT Prequel ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' 39:41 Back to Industry: First Impressions, Then Scene-by-Scene Breakdown Begins (Yasmin & Harper) 42:46 Yasmin vs. Harper: Self-Made Power vs. Riding Coattails 43:32 Trailer Talk: Are Harper & Yasmin Two Sides of the Same Coin? 45:48 Whitney's Shower Ambush & the ‘Hole in the Bucket' Letter 49:44 Boarding School ‘Experimentation' and Henry's Growing Suspicion 52:12 Whitney's Intimate Manipulation: Touch, Jealousy, and Control 57:03 Political Satire + Real-World Scam Parallels (FTX, Wirecard, Theranos) 01:01:35 ‘Too Big to Fail' Lies: Can a Fake World Hold Together? 01:03:06 Clubbing, Relapse Energy, and Henry's Night Spirals 01:05:53 Was Jim's Overdose a Setup? Russian Operatives and Higher Powers 01:08:36 Whitney Unmasked: Fake Identity, Ripley Vibes, and Being ‘Nothing' 01:13:39 Sweetpea's Alpha Conference Bombshell: Tender Is Worth Zero 01:16:57 Accra Whistleblower Meeting Goes Sideways + Hailey Reveal & Sex Tapes 01:20:00 Hailey's Agency-Girl Reveal & Missing Escort Mystery 01:21:32 Hailey Reads Whitney: Try-Hard Conman Energy 01:23:14 Escape Hatches & Suicide Hints Start Creeping In 01:23:59 Ferdinand's Info Dump: Russian Operatives Behind the Scheme 01:27:04 Eric's Blackmail Text: The Dolly Video Bombshell 01:29:39 CNN Showdown: Eric Forces the Audit and Shakes the House of Cards 01:33:09 Henry as CEO: Firing the Auditor & the ‘Dear Henry' Letter Trap 01:37:37 Hailey Warns Yasmin: Access, Exploitation, and Epstein Parallels 01:45:51 Eric's Final Meeting with Harper: Trust Fund Request & Devastating Exit 01:51:10 Wrap-Up: Class Tension, Finale Speculation, and Sign-Off

Julie Watts is out with part 2 of her investigation on California ignoring it's own advice 75% of the timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Watts is out with part 2 of her investigation in California ignoring it's own advice 75 percent of the timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is moving fast from research to real-world deployment, and when things go wrong, the consequences are no longer hypothetical. In this episode, Sean McGregor, co-founder of the AI Verification & Evaluation Research Institute and also the founder of the AI Incident Database, joins Chris and Dan to discuss AI safety, verification, evaluation, and auditing. They explore why benchmarks often fall short, what red-teaming at DEF CON reveals about machine learning risks, and how organizations can better assess and manage AI systems in practice.Featuring:Sean McGregor– LinkedInChris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks:AI Verification & Evaluation Research InstituteAI Incident Database38th convening of IAAIBenchRiskState of Global AI Incident ReportingUpcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

In this episode, Paul breaks down how leaders can audit workplace culture by observing behaviors, language, and tolerance patterns. Learn practical ways to uncover hidden cultural issues and take action that actually shifts trust and performance.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

What does real security maturity actually look like—beyond checklists and audits?In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer sits down with Mariia Erokhina, a global security leader who challenges the industry's obsession with controls and compliance theater. Mariia shares why security must be embedded into business operations, how executives misunderstand risk ownership, and what aspiring CISOs must learn to operate at the strategic level.If you've ever questioned whether “audit-ready” really means “secure,” this conversation is for you.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ninety One founder and CEO Hendrik du Toit, about how Sanlam Investments’ strategic partnership with Ninety One strengthens its growth strategy and active investment capability. In other interviews, Pieter Smit, Acting Director of the Financial Intelligence Centre, and Steven Powell, ENS’s head of forensics, speak about National Treasury’s fast-tracked General Laws Amendment Bill, which would give the FIC explicit authority to conduct lifestyle audits. If enacted, these powers would enable the FIC to proactively identify and drill down on suspected money laundering and illicit financial flows by accessing public databases and sharing data with other agencies, strengthening South Africa’s ability to uncover hidden funds and enforce anti-money-laundering laws. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are controls really the key to business impact, or are we missing the bigger picture? Robert explores why endless audit reports, SOX reviews, and management's focus on “are the controls working?” may be holding us back from what truly matters.Tune in as Robert encourages auditors and professionals to break free from checkbox auditing, rethink the purpose of their work, and discover what actually drives real organizational success. Perfect for auditors, compliance professionals, and anyone interested in maximizing business impact.Subscribe to Audit Bites for more paradigm-shifting conversations, and visit the Audit Bites website for resources and show notes. Share your thoughts with us and join the conversation. Are you ready to question audit norms?

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Gold and silver are ripping higher—so is this move getting “ridiculous,” or are we still early? On The Futures Edge, Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino sit down with Shana Orczyk Sissel (Founder & CEO, Bannerman Capital) to break down what's driving the latest metals surge, why global reserves may be shifting from U.S. Treasuries to gold, and what could actually stop this trade.They dig into:- Why de-globalization and geopolitical shifts may be fueling central bank gold buying- Silver's catch-up trade and how traders think about crowded positioning vs secular trends- The physical gold debate: ETFs vs delivery—and why “audit risk” matters- The Japan risk discussion and what a bigger bond/FX shock could mean for markets- Shana's contrarian view on private credit (why “the big guys” may not be the safest) + how interval funds fit in- Her approach to the AI trade: “picks-and-shovels” infrastructure names like Nvidia and Marvell, plus a second-wave idea (fiber optics / Corning)- A rapid-fire take on consumer discretionary, small caps (Russell vs S&P 600), and what could matter most in 2026If you're watching gold, silver, Bitcoin, macro risk, or the next stage of AI investing—this one's for you.Timestamps:00:00 Intro + sponsors03:30 Gold & silver surge—ridiculous or runway?06:00 What could actually knock gold lower? (audits, physical supply, positioning)13:10 Private credit: where the real opportunity is18:30 AI trade: Nvidia/Marvell + the next winners (Corning/fiber)22:30 Consumer discretionary debate29:00 Small caps vs tech + why S&P 600 may beat RussellFollow along on social media: Twitter:    https://x.com/bob_iaccinoTwitter:   https://x.com/jimiuorioLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-iuorio/Newsletter:  http://theunfilteredinvestor.com/This episode is sponsored by: Independence Ark: https://www.independenceark.com/Code: F U AmerGold https://www.amergold.com/Code; F U#Gold #Silver #Bitcoin #Macro #CentralBanks #Treasuries #PrivateCredit #AI #Nvidia #Marvell #Corning #Investing #FuturesEdge

Julie Watts from CBS California investigates with another damning piece of the negligence in SacramentoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Kuczynski, Counsel, Polsinelli PC, speaks with Vince Tennerelli, Associate General Counsel, Community Health System, about how in-house counsel can navigate the world of taxes and audits for their nonprofit hospitals, with a focus on the Form 990 and Schedules H and L. They discuss how the Form 990 and corporate governance come together, conflict of interest policies and procedures, and community benefit tracking and calculating. Vince recently co-authored an article for Health Law Connections magazine about this topic. From AHLA's Tax and Finance Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYB4myHb1xwRead Vince's Health Law Connections article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/836c8a08-b55f-417b-8638-c7120d82b404/Protecting-the-Tax-Exemption-Privilege-Guidance-on Learn more about AHLA's Tax and Finance Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/tax-and-finance Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Leadership Self Audits! Perform your best as a leader! | The Podcast for Used Car Dealers S5 E8Performance reviews are a best practice, but are you reviewing yourself? If you want to perform your best, you need to be doing leadership self audits. Find out more about this as we discuss this important tool you can use to make your dealership and leadership stronger. Watch this episode for our thoughts on the subject, and then tell us about your ideas in the comments! Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to Down Payment now! Visit all our sites at:YouTube - @DownPaymentPodcastYouTube - @cardealeru5061X - @DownPaymentPodInstagram - @DownPaymentPodcastDon't forget to like and subscribe! #carsales #usedcar #usedcarsforsale ##autosales #automobile #auto #cardealer #cardealership #preownedcar #secondhandcar #buyherepayhere #managmenttraining #manager #managertraining #denver

Democrats want to look like victims. Everywhere you turn they pretend that Trump team providing real justice is about retribution.It's not just MN. Check out Washington State…[X] SB – House Speaker Laurie Jinkins asked about covering up fraudIn MN, records were deleted from state websites. Fed is looking. Over and over…They've raised the issue of fraud with no substance.Checks? Audits?Deserve high-quality childcare. Multiple systems.She's showing all the ways Democrats cheat, because they hold ALL the seatsKnock on the door at childcare centers where there are no kids.For MN Democrats, verifying fraud is bad. They claim that Conservatives are scraping the bottom of the barrel in verifying fraud. Also, they suggest that these are random allegations though they are easily verifiable. Laughably, Democrats claim that people showing up to daycare business is a safety issue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caleb H. Mattingly is cyber security expert and CEO of Secure Cloud Innovations. Along the way we discuss Enabling Businesses to Operate with Confidence (1:45), Changes in Cyber Threats (2:30), "Niched Down" (3:00), Motivated by Golf (5:30), Annual Recurring Revenue (10:00), Role of Compliance (12:15), Audits (16:00), the right "Systems" (18:45), Work/Life Balance (23:00), and Message to the Future (26:15).   Looking for added online security? Reach out to Caleb @ Secure Cloud Innovations This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

In this podcast episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anees Haidary, Global Head, Operational Excellence, Data Privacy, and Global Workforce Management at Sasken Technologies.In this engaging episode, Anees shares his remarkable journey in the IT industry, starting from his humble beginnings in a lower-middle-class family in India to becoming a prominent figure in various leadership roles. Anees discusses his educational background in engineering, his early struggles with job interviews, and the pivotal break that led him to a successful career. He emphasizes the importance of self-belief, continuous learning, and the role of mentors in professional growth. Anees also delves into his experiences with various organizations, including IBM, and his current role, where he oversees multiple portfolios including operational excellence and data privacy. Additionally, Anees highlights his involvement in Toastmasters and the BSPIN network, advocating for networking and professional development at any stage of one's career. He also shares his personal methods for managing time and staying grounded. The episode is filled with practical tips and inspiring anecdotes, making it a valuable listen for anyone in the software industry.Anees is a Storyteller, Problem Solver, Inventor, Game changer, and Data Privacy and ESG expert. Being an industry veteran for 25+ years in IT Industry, his role in Leadership at Sasken has helped define a strategy, roadmap & governance mechanism to address business critical problems, Established and sustained the Demand Supply Framework sustaining the core of business, Integrating various cultures post-acquisition, establishing data privacy and information security practice at Sasken among few large initiatives. Being a strong project management enthusiast, and successfully delivered large initiatives jointly with PMI in South Asia, he has been able to deeply influence and integrate world class project management initiatives at Sasken, and various product and services organization in his role as a PMISA champion. Apart from MBA in HRM, Anees has completed Strategy Thinking Course from IIM Kolkata. Certified in PMP, ITILv3, CSM, ISO 9K, 14K, 27K, 27701 Lead Implementer, ISO 26262 Process Expert, ASPICE v3.1 SME, he has been able to contribute greatly to his organization's vision and mission 60x4x3. He is also an active public speaker, and chartered Toastmasters Club in his organization, and completed a decade long relationship with Toastmasters International. He is a Certified Public Speaker from Dale Carnegie Institute USA. He heads Project Management Academy, Quality, Customer Experience Management, Data Privacy Office, Audits and Certifications, Special Strategic Initiatives, Delivery Excellence, and Global Workforce Management at Sasken Technologies Limited.Currently he is the Champion at PMI South Asia and Project Management Mentor at Sasken. He co-authored the PM Competency Development Framework (PMCDF) initiative of Project Management Institute (PMI) and integrated into HR competency management systems at Sasken, and mentored various organizations like CISCO, Cushman and Wakefield, Robert Bosch India, Nokia India on leveraging PMCDF for advancing the noble profession of Project management through continuous assessment of PM competency. Anees is the Core member of Risk Management Committee (RMC) at Sasken reporting into the Risk committee of Sasken Board.His white papers are published in International and National Journals and Magazines, websites & newsletters of different forums. He received many awards and honors from different organizations in advancing the field of Project Management.He may be reached at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/haidary/

The IRS has a new weapon: AI Audits that move at lightning speed And most taxpayers have no idea it's coming. Here's what's happening: The IRS is using artificial intelligence to match 1099s and other reported income against tax returns. When there's a mismatch, you get a letter—but here's the catch: you might have only 5 days left to respond by the time it reaches your mailbox. Don't respond in time? They can freeze your bank account faster than you can say "tax audit." I just released the Get Yourself Optimized episode with Diane Kennedy, a CPA who's been in the tax strategy game for decades. She's seeing the AI audit revolution firsthand—and she's here to help you navigate it (and save money in the process). Diane's philosophy is simple: The same legal tax strategies available to billionaires should be available to everyone. The difference? Knowledge and implementation. Financial stress blocks your potential. When you're constantly worried about money or caught off guard by tax problems, there's less bandwidth for personal growth, health optimization, and the things that actually matter. This episode gives you concrete actions to reduce your tax burden legally, protect your assets, and free up money to invest in yourself. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/549.

In this episode of The Self Storage Show, you're listening to an AI-generated podcast summary created from Storage Meetup #61, a live weekly discussion with self-storage owners, operators, and industry professionals. Storage Meetup is a free, open conversation focused on real-world challenges in running self-storage facilities — from operations and marketing to pricing, technology, and AI. Topics covered in this episode include: The 2025–2026 self-storage investment outlook and pricing discipline What types of deals are selling versus sitting in today's market Why projection-based deals with heavy debt are struggling The importance of running a quarterly customer flow audit Testing your own rental funnel, phone numbers, forms, and payments How broken links, hidden phone numbers, and bad routing lose rentals Common Google Business Profile issues owners overlook A live hot-seat review of a facility stuck at ~30% occupancy This episode is a short AI-generated summary of the full Storage Meetup discussion.

Internal Audits are a key part of any ISO Implementation journey, they are also a necessary vehicle to drive continual improvement. For those with more mature ISO Management Systems, it can be easy for Internal Audits to become a bit of a rinse and repeat exercise. This can lead to stagnation of meaningful results, especially if you're asking the same people the same questions year on year. So how can you revitalise the Audit process? In this episode, Steph Churchman is joined by Sarah Ball, the Service Improvement Manager at Blackmores, to discuss the challenges associated with repeated internal audits, and how you can refresh the process to ensure you get meaningful results to drive continual improvement. You'll learn ·      What is an Isologyhub Gameplan? ·      What issue is the Audit Accelerator tackling? ·      Who is the Audit Accelerator aimed at? ·      What are the five steps in the Audit Accelerator Gameplan?   Resources ·      Isologyhub ·      What is the Isologyhub?   In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – Blackmores Service Improvement Manager joins Steph on this episode to talk about the challenges many face when completing internal audits in an annual basis, and how these can be refreshed to ensure valuable output.    [00:45] What is the isologyhub? The isologyhub is our online learning platform for all things ISO. Its main feature is the ISO Roadmap, a 7-step guided apprach to implementing your own bespoke ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System. Since it's creation, it's grown to hold a library of over 200+ ISO related resources. The content available varies from quick accessible content such as ISO templates, ISO handbooks and short from video training we call Coffee Break Training which explain key elements of ISO Standards. This goes onto more in-depth content such as our ISO Pathways which take you through 3 levels of learning to help you progress from Learner to leader in your chosen subject area. There's other exclusive content on there which you can dip into, including our full workshop recordings which have covered topics such as utilising ISO Standards for ESG compliance, how to integrate ISO Standards and how to complete an AI impact Assessment. [02:10] What is an isologyhub Gameplan? Gameplans have been designed to be actionable pieces of content within the Isologyhub. They are guides where people can work through a particular set of information about a topic and practical guidance that can be applied within the own organisation. Each game plan is structured around a kind of area that is quite commonly a difficult area for many organisations managing ISO Standards. Each Gameplan also includes a number of Workbooks to help you through each step, whether as an individual or as part of a team. [04:00] What issue is the Audit Accelerator tackling? internal audits are a fundamental part of any ISO management system, but it's also something that can get a little bit stale when you've had a management system for a while. It can tend to feel a little bit like a rinse and repeat exercise where you're having similar conversations with the same people about the same processes, which isn't what internal audits should be. The reason they're in the standards in the first place, is to help push continual improvement. For example, if you've got a quality management system, you'll be looking to ensure that processes are being followed, but also where there are opportunities to improve. This is where a lot of people drop the ball in mature systems. Internal Audits can be intimidating for some, and can be rushed as just something that needs to get done. But by rushing them, by not talking the proper time to speak to different individuals, you are missing out on valuable information that can ultimately help you improve your services and way of working. The Audit Accelerator Gameplan was designed to help you to really get the most out of those internal audits, give the process a bit of a refresh and rethink how you're approaching your audit planning. It also provides guidance on how you can get better engagement from the wider business with audits. Refreshing the process will help you to gain new perspectives, and ensure that internal audits becomes a positive experience that everyone can engage with, no matter what level they are at within the business.   [08:15] Who is the Audit Accelerator aimed at?: The person who's responsible, or personal team who is responsible for coordinating the internal audit plans within an organisation. It's aimed at those so that they can help the wider business to understand what audits are about, and also so that they can also look at how they're planning audits. [09:15] What are the five steps in The Audit Accelerator?: Step 1: Check – This step helps you to assess where you currently are with your Audit Program. It includes a workbook with a checklist that you can work through, this will give you a score to indicate how well you're doing and where you can improve. It asks questions such as: ·      How effective are the audits that you're doing in your business? ·      Are there areas that you could perhaps make improvements? Step 2: Challenging Assumptions - This step provides information about what the purpose of internal audits are, why people have misconceptions about them, what some of the common fears and concerns are about audits, so that you can start addressing them within your business. This can include simply talking to your colleagues in a more positively framed way about Internal Audits. Another suggestion is changing the name 'Internal Audit', especially if it has negative connotations within the business. The Standard doesn't say they have to be called anything, as long as you're asking people about how things are done, ensuring processes are being followed and allowing people to suggest improvements, the way you go about doing to (including the name) can be done in whatever way works best for your business. This step also includes the main workbook that you will work through for the rest of the steps. Step 3: Change It Up – This sections includes a few different videos about different ways of planning audits and different ways of explaining audits to your colleagues so that they feel a little bit more comfortable about them and understand the benefits and real opportunities that come from participating in audits as well. Step 4: Collaboration – This step stresses that it's really important that Internal Audits is not something driven solely by just one person. Everyone has a positive part to play in the process. This includes Management, as they need to hear audit feedback and make changes where required. This helps to show that audits drive meaningful change, and should encourage everyone to have their say. So, this step is really about making sure that management, audit planners and auditees understand their role in the process. Step 5: Check Again – This involved going back to that initial assessment of where you were when you started the Gameplan, and reassessing after you've implemented some of these improvements through the improvement workbook and seeing if you have moved the goalpost from that initial assessment. Hopefully you'll have a much higher score to show how much you've progressed after following the Gameplan steps.  If you'd like to become a member of the isologyhub, we have an exclusive 20% discount available for listeners, simply Contact Us and quote: Isologyhub20 to claim that discount. We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ●     Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ●     Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Subscribe to keep up-to-date with our latest episodes: Stitcher | Spotify | YouTube |iTunes | Soundcloud | Mailing List

This Day in Legal History: Marbury v. MadisonOn January 20, 1803, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Marbury v. Madison, a case that began as a minor dispute over an undelivered judicial commission and ended by redefining American constitutional law. The story traces back to the final days of the Adams administration, when outgoing President John Adams rushed to appoint Federalist judges before Thomas Jefferson took office. John Marshall, then serving simultaneously as Secretary of State and incoming Chief Justice, sealed the commissions but failed to deliver several of them. One of the would-be judges, William Marbury, petitioned the Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to force Jefferson's Secretary of State, James Madison, to hand over the commission.The case placed Marshall in a precarious position, as he was being asked to rule on a problem he had helped create. Marshall first held that Marbury had a legal right to his commission and that the law ordinarily provided a remedy when such rights were violated. He then turned to the Judiciary Act of 1789, which appeared to grant the Supreme Court original jurisdiction to issue writs of mandamus. Marshall concluded that this provision conflicted with Article III of the Constitution, which strictly limits the Court's original jurisdiction. Rather than ordering Madison to act, Marshall declared that the statute itself was unconstitutional.By denying Marbury his commission while simultaneously asserting the power to strike down an act of Congress, Marshall executed a strategic legal maneuver that avoided a direct confrontation with the executive branch. The Court emerged stronger despite losing the immediate case. In explaining why the Constitution must prevail over conflicting statutes, Marshall articulated the principle of judicial review. That reasoning transformed the Supreme Court from a relatively weak institution into the ultimate interpreter of constitutional meaning.The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to a Hawaii law that restricts carrying handguns on private property open to the public without the owner's explicit permission. The case was brought by three licensed concealed-carry holders and a local gun rights group after Hawaii enacted the law in 2023. Under the statute, individuals must have clear verbal or written authorization, including posted signage, before bringing a handgun onto most business premises. A lower federal court initially blocked the law, but the Ninth Circuit later ruled that the measure likely complies with the Second Amendment.Hawaii has argued that the law appropriately balances gun rights with property owners' authority to control access to their premises. The challengers contend that the rule effectively prevents lawful gun owners from engaging in everyday activities such as shopping, dining, or buying gas. The challengers are supported by the Trump administration, which claims the law severely burdens the practical exercise of Second Amendment rights. The Supreme Court declined to review other portions of the law involving bans in sensitive places like beaches and bars.The dispute unfolds against the backdrop of the Court's recent expansion of gun rights, particularly its 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which recognized a right to carry handguns outside the home for self-defense. That decision also reshaped how courts evaluate gun regulations by focusing on historical analogues rather than modern policy goals.US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Hawaii handgun limits | ReutersA federal judge has allowed Dominion Energy to resume construction on its $11.2 billion offshore wind project off the coast of Virginia, marking another courtroom loss for President Donald Trump's efforts to curb offshore wind development. Judge Jamar Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that Dominion could restart work while it continues to challenge a stop-work order issued by the Interior Department. That order had halted several offshore wind projects based on newly cited, classified national security concerns related to radar interference.Walker found that the government's suspension was overly sweeping as applied to Dominion's project and emphasized that the cited security risks related to turbine operations, not ongoing construction. Earlier in the week, other offshore wind developers had secured similar rulings, allowing their projects to move forward despite the administration's objections. Dominion has already invested close to $9 billion in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, which is expected to supply electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes. The company said it would focus on safely resuming construction while continuing to pursue a long-term resolution with federal regulators.The decision underscores the legal and financial stakes for the offshore wind industry, as project delays can threaten multi-billion-dollar investments. At the same time, lawsuits challenging federal actions and the administration's opposition to offshore wind continue to create uncertainty for the sector. Several states, particularly along the East Coast, view offshore wind as critical to meeting growing energy demand and reducing emissions as electricity use increases.US judge allows Dominion offshore wind project to restart, another legal setback for Trump | ReutersFlorida has joined Texas in scaling back the American Bar Association's role in determining which law school graduates may sit for the state bar exam. In a 5–1 decision, the Supreme Court of Florida ruled that the ABA will no longer serve as the sole accrediting body for Florida bar eligibility, though graduates of ABA-accredited schools will remain eligible. The court said it plans to allow graduates of law schools approved by other federally recognized accrediting agencies to take the bar, even though no such agencies currently specialize in law school accreditation.The court framed its decision as an effort to expand access to affordable legal education while protecting academic freedom and nondiscrimination. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised the move, criticizing the ABA as overly partisan and arguing it should not control entry into the legal profession. The ABA responded that the ruling reaffirms state authority over licensing and said it would continue to promote the value of national accreditation standards.Florida's decision follows a similar move by the Supreme Court of Texas, which recently announced plans to develop its own criteria for approving non-ABA law schools. Other states, including Ohio and Tennessee, are also reviewing their accreditation rules. These developments come amid escalating conflict between the ABA and President Donald Trump's administration, which has taken steps to reduce the organization's influence across multiple areas, including judicial nominations and legal education.Within the ABA, the controversy has prompted internal reforms aimed at reinforcing the independence of its law school accreditation arm. One Florida justice dissented, warning that abandoning exclusive reliance on the ABA was an unnecessary and risky departure from a system that had functioned well for decades.Florida joins Texas in limiting ABA's law school oversight role | ReutersIn my column for Bloomberg Tax this week, I argue that the Internal Revenue Service's partnership audit program has effectively been dismantled under the second Trump administration, with specialized auditors fired, pushed out, or leaving altogether. These weren't ordinary revenue agents but highly trained experts who understood the most complex partnership structures and could spot abuse hidden deep inside tiered entities. Once that kind of institutional knowledge walks out the door, it can't simply be rebuilt by restoring funding later. There is no meaningful private-sector substitute for this expertise, and when these specialists leave government, they often stop doing enforcement work entirely.I explain that this collapse isn't just a federal tax problem—it's a looming state budget issue. High-income states that rely heavily on progressive income taxes are especially vulnerable when wealthy taxpayers shift income through opaque pass-through structures. For decades, states have relied on federal audits and enforcement as a backstop, but that dependency has now become a serious liability. I suggest that states step into the vacuum by hiring former IRS partnership specialists and building dedicated partnership audit units within their own revenue departments.With relatively modest investment, states could recover revenue that would otherwise vanish into complex and lightly monitored structures. I also propose a multistate enforcement compact that would allow states to share audit resources, staff, and findings, creating a decentralized alternative to federal enforcement. The core message is that while federal capacity has been allowed to wither, the expertise still exists—and states may be the last institutions capable of preserving it.IRS Partnership Audit Brain Drain Is an Opportunity for States This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Renes Profil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renedelpy/ Lass uns sprechen: https://matthiasniggehoff.de/ In dieser Episode sprechen wir darüber, warum ein überzeugendes Einstiegsangebot der Schlüssel für nachhaltigen Kundenzuwachs ist – egal ob im Consulting, Agenturgeschäft oder Coaching. Wir teilen unsere Erfahrungen, analysieren typische Fehler und zeigen, wie du mit smarten Audits, Lead-Magneten oder Mini-Kursen den Grundstein für starke Kundenbeziehungen legst. Gemeinsam beleuchten wir, wie ein Einstiegsoffer gezielt an das Hauptangebot andockt, ohne das gesamte Problem zu lösen – und warum Garantien gezielt, aber mit Bedacht eingesetzt werden sollten. Wenn du wissen willst, wie du mit psychologisch fundierten Strategien und kreativen Angeboten deinen Vertrieb aufs nächste Level hebst, bist du hier goldrichtig.

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we chat with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep about how the landscape of insurance and documentation has shifted over the last decade.  We discuss: Risk adjustment audits and how they impact providers Billing codes and audit red flags AI documentation and how insurance companies are using AI Considerations when using AI for documentation Pressuring professional associations to advocate for clinicians and clients Our upcoming CE event on January 30th with Maelisa on how auditors think and why Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. PCT Resources: PCT CE course: Dealing with Insurance: How Auditors Think and Why a 3 CE credit hour training (including 1 legal-ethical CE hour) taught by Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey (QA Prep). This updated-and-expanded 2026 session demystifies medical necessity, clarifies what auditors and payers are actually looking for (and why), and helps clinicians document with more confidence and less stress. Expect real examples, sample notes reviewed together, and practical tools you can use immediately—covering informed consent language for clients using insurance, treatment planning that supports insurance requirements without sacrificing clinical judgment, and self-auditing techniques to spot red flags before anyone else does. Includes handouts/resources such as diagnosis justification statements, common treatment goals, progress statement formulas and examples, sample progress notes, and a client file review tool. Live webinar presentation on January 30th, 2026 Registration for live training includes ownership of the on-demand self-study CE course produced from recording of live presentation — so you can get all the content *and* the CE, whether or not you can join live. Special Documentation, Insurance, and AI focused Office Hours and Group Practice Office Hours session with Dr. McCaffrey In February, Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey will be hosting a Documentation-Focused Office Hours + Group Practice Office Hours session exclusively for PCT's Practice Care Premium subscribers. This live (and recorded) Q&A is your opportunity to bring *your*  real-world questions about progress notes, documentation challenges, and insurance audits directly to one of the field's leading documentation experts. Submit your questions in advance through your dashboard and get practical, case-specific guidance in a supportive, clinician-centered space. Take a look at all the courses in our Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey, PsyD collection: Client-Centered Documentation: How To Write Ethical, Effective, And Efficient Progress Notes Foundations Of Documentation: Intake, Diagnosis, And Treatment Plans Modern Progress Notes: Considerations For Teletherapy, Insurance Audits, And Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rethinking Notes: Strategies For Making Documentation Simple And Meaningful   Group Practice Care Premium weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours — including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health group practices — care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You'll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks.

Send us a textThe 'One Big Beautiful Bill' introduces significant tax changes for 1099s, depreciation, and employer credits, emphasizing meticulous bookkeeping for compliance and savings. Listen in to the conversation with Adrian & Serena as they unpack the need-to-know highlights for bookkeepers and how you can stand out in the industry by making a few small changes to your processes.In this episode you'll hear:1099 Reporting ChangesBonus Depreciation and Section 179Tips and Charitable ContributionsEmployer Tax Credits and DeductionsPass-Through Entity Tax and ReconciliationResources mentioned in this episode:→ want to see that ‘tax package' in action? Grab the Confident Compliance Bundle205 ⎸ Protecting Your Clients from Audits with Ex Irs Auditor Adrian LopezMeet AdrianI'm Adrian Lopez, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and former IRS Revenue Agent.During my tenure as a Revenue Agent in the IRS Small Business / Self-Employed Division, I audited self-employed and small business taxpayers like restaurants, construction contractors, real estate agents & brokers, wealth managers, tax preparers, and farmers.Now, I help individuals, families, small businesses, and non-profits thrive by providing quality tax return preparation, tax planning & advisory, bookkeeping & accounting, and tax representation.Connect with AdrianWebsite: https://anlcpa.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianl1996/Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven't left a review yet it's super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Editing → Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llcDescript: https://get.descript.com/u7lubkx09073 (affiliate link)Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1753696 (affiliate link)

Kristen Deere is a Director in the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Services practice at Weaver & Tidwell, LLP. With over 20 years of experience in public accounting, she has specialized in auditing employee benefit plans throughout most of her career. Kristen leads audits for both private and public plan sponsors, covering a wide range of plan types, including defined contribution (401(k), 403(b), ESOP, 11-K), defined benefit, and health & welfare plans. Kristen has led audits for plans ranging from under $1 million to over $45 billion in assets, ensuring compliance with complex ERISA, DOL, and SEC compliance requirements. Her industry expertise spans not-for-profit organizations, government entities, financial services, energy, and a diverse portfolio of employee benefit plan administrators. She also champions technology innovation initiatives that enhance audit quality and efficiency. In this episode, Eric and Kristen Deere discuss:Understanding why benefit plan audits existUsing technology to reduce audit burdenPreparing proactively for smooth auditsFollowing the plan document above all elseKey Takeaways:Department of Labor audits are required for large plans to confirm that operations follow the plan document. Their goal is to protect participants and ensure promised benefits are delivered accurately. Audits may surface issues or risks, but they are not designed as fraud detection guarantees.Employee benefit plan audits rely heavily on payroll, census, and record-keeper data. Audit software, structured spreadsheets, and direct system access improve accuracy and efficiency. When used well, technology makes audits less disruptive for plan sponsors.Successful plan sponsors stay organized throughout the year, not just during audit season. They maintain clear documentation, communicate changes early, and reconcile data regularly. This preparation prevents last-minute scrambles and repeated audit findings.Most audit issues trace back to operations drifting from the written plan document. Payroll, record keepers, and processes must all align with what the plan actually says. Reading, understanding, and following the document is the strongest safeguard against errors.“They can outsource the function, but they can't outsource the responsibility.” - Kristen DeereConnect with Kristen Deere:Website: https://weaver.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-derryberry/ Connect with Eric Dyson: Website: https://90northllc.com/Phone: 940-248-4800Email: contact@90northllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/401kguy/ The information and content of this podcast are general in nature and are provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the posting date, but may be subject to change.It is not intended to provide a specific recommendation for any type of product or service discussed in this presentation or to provide any warranties, investment advice, financial advice, tax, plan design, or legal advice (unless otherwise specifically indicated). Please consult your own independent advisor as to any investment, tax, or legal statements made.The specific facts and circumstances of all qualified plans can vary, and the information contained in this podcast may or may not apply to your individual circumstances or to your plan or client plan-specific circumstances.The opinions expressed by guests are not necessarily agreed by, or the same opinions of 90 North Consulting or of Eric Dyson.

A new Veterans Affairs Inspector General audit shows 61% of veterans flagged for homelessness at VistA sites didn't get proper follow-up, exposing systemic weaknesses in the referral processes. Here to explain what went wrong, the risks for veterans and how the VA can fix it is Steve Bracci, a Deputy Assistant Inspector General for the Office of Audits and Evaluations at VA OIG.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Massachusetts state executive and Legislative budget officials are expected to release the consensus tax revenue estimate, a figure that is used in fiscal year 2027 budget proposals.

Former Federal Reserve chairmen and economists wrote a letter condemning the probe into current chair Jerome Powell, saying potential charges compromise the independence of the central bank. But, Trump is uniquely qualified as a long-time builder to question outrageous costs. Audits, potential criminal charges, and accountability have nothing to do with ‘independence

In regelmäßigen Abständen gibt es neue Versionen von Standards. Jedoch auch dazwischen gibt es neue Themen, die jetzt zu beachten sind. In dieser Folge beschreibt Herr Matthias Lehrke u.a., welche Schwachstellen ihn bei seiner Beratung auffallen – und worauf Auditoren achten. Zusätzlich erfahren Sie, was bei der Validierung dazu kommt und worauf bei der Inbetriebnahme von Anlagen zu achten ist. Welche Vorfälle gab es bei Fremdkörpern und wie geht es mit der Lebensmittelsicherheitskultur weiter?   Ihr Experte Matthias Lehrke Er berät Unternehmen u. a. in den Kernthemen Hygiene, HACCP, Audits, IFS, Verifizierung und Validierung. Außerdem leitete er als Obmann den DGQ-Arbeitskreis „HACCP und Hygiene". Kontaktdaten Isestraße 49 20144 Hamburg Tel.: 0172 4130913 E-Mail: matthias@lehrke.de   Weitere Informationen zum Thema dieser Folge Informationen zu den Online-Seminaren in den Bereichen Qm und QS mit Herrn Matthias Lehrke erhalten Sie unter: www.behrs.de/lehrke .     Wir freuen uns immer über ein Feedback. Schreiben Sie uns Ihre Meinung an podcast@behrs.de.   Links            •         Kostenfreie Informationen zu Hygiene und Recht ((http://www.behrs.de/news))            •         BEHR'S…SHOP ((http://www.behrs.de))            •         BEHR'S…AKADEMIE ((http://www.behrs.de/akademie))            •         BEHR'S…ONLINE ((http://www.behrs.de/behrs-online))            •                    •         QM4FOOD ((https://www.behrs.de/lebensmittelindustrie-und-ernaehrungsgewerbe/qm4food/c-162))            •         HACCP-Portal: ((http://www.haccp.de))   Unsere Bitte: Wenn Ihnen diese Folge gefallen hat, hinterlassen Sie doch eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung auf der Podcast Plattform ihrer Wahl,  und abonnieren sie Behr's. Sie können diesen auch mit Ihren Freunden und Bekannten teilen. Dadurch helfen Sie uns die Podcast immer weiter zu verbessern und Ihnen Inhalte zu liefern, die Sie weiterbringen. Herzlichen Dank hierfür.

This episode breaks down the real way business owners should pay themselves. Most people are doing it wrong, and it's costing them money they don't need to lose. You'll learn the difference between an owner's draw, a salary, and a distribution, and why choosing the wrong one can create tax problems. We talk about tax planning, smart strategies, and simple money decisions that help you keep more of what you earn. You'll also hear why mixing your business and personal accounts is risky and how to fix it fast. These tips give you clear finance advice you can use today, even if your CPA never explained this. If you want to avoid tax headaches and protect your business, this episode is for you. Listen now so you don't keep giving away money you could be keeping.   Next Steps:

If your manufacturing project keeps stalling, blowing budgets, or needing “rescues,” there's a good chance you picked the wrong factory. In this episode, Adrian and Renaud break down why manufacturer–product mismatch is one of the most common and expensive mistakes importers still make in 2026, especially when adding electronics, higher quality expectations, or regulatory complexity. The key takeaway: factories are focused systems. If their experience, processes, and priorities don't align with your product's real requirements, no amount of optimism or “we'll figure it out” will save the project.   Episode Sections: 00:00 Intro + why factory experience still matters in 2026 01:04 Basic due diligence vs real factory suitability 02:01 The core mistake: buyers don't understand what their project actually requires 03:19 Real case: asking a mechanical supplier to assemble an electronic product 05:22 What electronic products really require beyond “assembly” 07:12 Electronics discipline: IPC standards, ESD handling & skilled labor 09:27 Quality control blind spots when factories lack electronics experience 10:00 Salvage projects: when customers come after choosing the wrong supplier 10:20 Skipping DFM and going straight to tooling, a costly red flag 11:36 Why Apple's model works (and why most companies can't replicate it) 12:30 Factory focus: cost-driven vs quality-driven manufacturers 14:40 Regulated products (medical, automotive, aerospace): experience is mandatory 15:36 Why suppliers rarely admit they're the wrong fit 17:17 “Fake it till you make it” in manufacturing 20:49 Lessons from Poorly Made in China: staged factories & appearances 22:35 The buyer's responsibility: suppliers won't self-disqualify 25:23 Audits + analysis: the cheapest insurance against the wrong factory 26:40 Wrap-up: how to avoid picking the wrong horse in 2026   Related content… How To Choose Which Factory Audit You Need? Quality System Audits vs. Process-Specific Audits DFM for PCBA – 40+ Improvements 11 Ways A Manufacturer Can Help Improve Your Product Design (includes DFM) Electrostatic Discharge: 10 FAQs (ESD risks + controls) Switch Away from a Manufacturer at the First Signs of Trouble 7 Reasons Why Ignoring Factory Audits Will Hurt Your Business Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

(The Center Square) - The Washington State Auditor's Office in recent years has concluded that the state Department of Children, Youth, and Families lacked adequate oversight over its child care subsidy program, according to audits obtained by The Center Square.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_e6be9287-dd97-45ae-97ed-317969bdd988.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audits of the Biden administration's spending in 2024 alone show nearly $20 billion of taxpayer money literally thrown at pet projects - namely CHILD CARE. Nick Shirley and his whistleblower David break down part 2 of their expose on Minnesota fraud by digging into fake transportation services, all 1,200 of them. Why the entire fraud apparatus in Minneapolis is essentially Marxist by fraud - a redistribution of wealth that communists and socialists dream about.

this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames explains why Instagram audits are one of the fastest and most effective ways to fix visibility issues. Instead of guessing what to post or chasing content hacks, Michelle breaks down how audits create clarity, improve positioning, and lead to more meaningful engagement and conversion. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why most people struggle with Instagram visibility because they guess instead of audit What an Instagram audit actually reveals about your brand and messaging The first things Michelle looks for when reviewing an Instagram account Why clarity and positioning matter more than posting frequency How connection and consistency impact trust and conversion Why feedback accelerates visibility faster than trends or hacks How Instagram audits fit into long-term, sustainable visibility strategy Key Topics Covered: Instagram audits for business growth Visibility strategy for entrepreneurs Personal brand positioning on Instagram Community and connection over metrics Content clarity and consistency Sustainable social media marketing Fixing low engagement and conversion Who This Episode Is For: Entrepreneurs who feel visible but not effective Creators tired of guessing what to post Business owners struggling with low engagement or conversion Anyone who wants clearer direction for their Instagram strategy Mentioned in This Episode: Why content hacks don't fix foundational visibility issues How audits uncover blind spots you can't see on your own The importance of having a clear next step for your audience DM the word AUDIT on Instagram for a free Instagram audit, and explore Michelle's Collective for ongoing support, strategy, and community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michelle Minahan, FSAI Director of Audits, Incidents and Investigations, on the recall of SMA baby formula.

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Public trust erodes when fraud laws are enforced selectively and accountability becomes theater. Voters demand precision, equal justice, and real prosecutions instead of headlines and excuses. Audits must follow the money, leaders must act visibly, and laws must apply to everyone. A healthier republic depends on transparency, honest enforcement, and citizens willing to demand better from those in...

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we discuss the concept of friendship audits, emphasizing the importance of evaluating not just who to cut off from your life, but also the overall dynamics, practices, and satisfaction within friendships.In this episode, we outline eight signs that indicate it's time for a formal and intentional friendship audit and encourage listeners to take a comprehensive look at their friendship landscape. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in self-reflection and consider coaching options for deeper support.Resource: For tip #3 in today's podcast, Danielle mentions a free resource to help you with the activity that she described. You'll find that resource here at betterfemalefriendships.com/dynamicsHost: Danielle Bayard Jackson, Women's friendship expert and relational health educator-------------------------------------------------------THANK YOU!Thank you to Mel Robbins for naming Danielle one of the Top Experts of 2025! We appreciate you.If you'd like to book Danielle to speak at your event or hire her to for consulting or curriculum design, please contact us at hello@betterfemalefriendships.com.OFFICE HOURSThe conversation doesn't end when the podcast is over. Become a member of our "Office Hours" community and get access to bonus episodes, resources, and virtual events. Sign-up any time at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast.2026 GROUP COACHINGWe're launching the sixth cohort of Friendship Elevated in February 2026. Those on the waitlist will gain access to "early bird" pricing. Join the waitlist at betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated

Happy Holidays JHP family! In this episode, gatekeeping is discussed. Is it positive or negative? Also, a complete guide and breakdown to audit relationships/friendships from the year 2025. How serious are you about making changes regarding people in your life? Those topics and more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joneshallpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joneshallpodEmail: JonesHallPodcast@gmail.com

Five-time CFO Rick Smith has led finance at companies including inVentiv Health Communications, Exos, Parchment, Solera Health before founding Bonfire advisory. He is also the author o fDemystifying the Role of the CFO in Venture and Growth Stage Companies, a no-nonsense approach to the topic. Reviews for the book include: “This book is a must-read if you want to understand how to scale a company as a CFO” and “Should be required reading for CEOs and PE people along with CFOs.” In this episode Smith provides his take on being a CFO and his long background in FP&A, providing insights on: The path from FP&A to CFO (without a CPA) Why I like being CFO at SMBs (sub $50m) Being a dreamer, artist and buildingFP&A  Audits vs QOEs  The unspoken challenges working with PE firms FP&A and M&A – what you need to know  Link to the book: Demystifying the Role of the CFO in Venture and Growth Stage Companies

Saffron Gustafson shares her experience transitioning from a career in the medical field to becoming the focus of an FBI investigation after she filed a lawsuit against a major insurance company. In this interview, Saffron explains why she took legal action, how the situation escalated, and the chain of events that eventually led to federal charges and prison time. She talks about navigating the legal system, the impact the case had on her work and family, what she learned from the process, and how she moved forward after serving her sentence _____________________________________________ #FBIStory #WrongfulConviction #PrisonStory #FederalCase #TrueCrimePodcast #GovernmentOverreach #JusticeSystem #LockedInPodcast _____________________________________________ Thanks to AURA FRAMES & BLUECHEW for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information _____________________________________________ Connect with Saffron Gustafson: My Name Is Saffron is Available on Amazon: Buy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/g4lx7b8 Website: www.MyNameIsSaffron.com Instagram: @mynameissaffronbook Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Life Before Prison & Early Success 02:27 Writing the Book: Telling the Story for the First Time 05:00 Upbringing, Family Values & Small-Town Roots 08:00 Becoming an Entrepreneur & Business Owner 13:00 Building a Successful Medical Business 19:00 Insurance Disputes, Audits & Legal Pressure 23:00 The Lawsuit That Changed Everything 26:00 FBI Raid & the Beginning of Federal Trouble 31:00 Facing Federal Charges & Public Fallout 38:00 Plea Deal, Conviction & Sentencing 43:00 Federal Prison: Life Inside Dublin FCI 54:00 Prison Conditions, Isolation & Solitary Confinement 01:02:00 Halfway House, Reentry & Release 01:09:00 Probation, Restitution & Life After Prison 01:13:00 Rebuilding Life, Purpose & Helping Others 01:16:00 Lessons Learned & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexandru Voica, Head of Corporate Affairs and Policy at Synthesia, discusses how the world's largest enterprise AI video platform has approached trust and safety from day one. He explains Synthesia's "three C's" framework—consent, control, and collaboration: never creating digital replicas without explicit permission, moderating every video before rendering, and engaging with policymakers to shape practical regulation. Voica acknowledges these safeguards have cost some business, but argues that for enterprise sales, trust is competitively essential. The company's content moderation has evolved from simple keyword detection to sophisticated LLM-based analysis, recently withstanding a rigorous public red team test organized by NIST and Humane Intelligence. Voica criticizes the EU AI Act's approach of regulating how AI systems are built rather than focusing on harmful outcomes, noting that smaller models can now match frontier capabilities while evading compute-threshold regulations. He points to the UK's outcome-focused approach—like criminalizing non-consensual deepfake pornography—as more effective. On adoption, Voica argues that AI companies should submit to rigorous third-party audits using ISO standards rather than publishing philosophical position papers—the thesis of his essay "Audits, Not Essays." The conversation closes personally: growing up in 1990s Romania with rare access to English tutoring, Voica sees AI-powered personalized education as a transformative opportunity to democratize learning. Alexandru Voica is the Head of Corporate Affairs and Policy at Synthesia, the UK's largest generative AI company and the world's leading AI video platform. He has worked in the technology industry for over 15 years, holding public affairs and engineering roles at Meta, NetEase, Ocado, and Arm. Voica holds an MSc in Computer Science from the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies and serves as an advisor to MBZUAI, the world's first AI university. Transcript Audits, Not Essays: How to Win Trust for Enterprise AI (Transformer) Synthesia's Content Moderation Systems Withstand Rigorous NIST, Humane Intelligence Red Team Test (Synthesia) Computerspeak Newsletter

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Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Minnesota's safety net is unraveling as massive fraud drains funds meant for the vulnerable. Audits and prosecutions reveal failed oversight, timid leadership, and nonprofits operating without accountability. Taxpayer money fuels corruption, weakens public trust, and may even support violence abroad, raising urgent questions about responsibility, enforcement, and the cost of negligence...

The Big Four accounting firms maintained their iron grip on auditing the UK's largest companies last year, the industry watchdog has found. Plus, Japan's economic normalisation could impact global bond markets. Mentioned in this podcast:Big Four maintain stranglehold on biggest UK auditsUS senators seek to block Nvidia sales of advanced chips to ChinaJapan's economic normalisation will affect global liquidityJapanese 10-year bond yields rise to highest level since 2007Register for the FT's Global Boardroom digital conferenceNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.